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What does the term 'industry' refer to?
What does the term 'industry' refer to?
- A group of unrelated companies
- A single enterprise focused on a specific product
- A classification of companies in a specific field (correct)
- An individual company within a region
Which of the following best describes the scope of an industry?
Which of the following best describes the scope of an industry?
- Any entity that engages in service provision only
- Collectively viewed manufacturers in various sectors (correct)
- Individual enterprises regardless of their field
- Only companies in one geographical location
Which one of the following would not typically be classified as an industry?
Which one of the following would not typically be classified as an industry?
- A collective of software development firms
- A group of agricultural businesses
- A company manufacturing electronics
- A single café operating in a city (correct)
Which aspect is essential for defining an industry?
Which aspect is essential for defining an industry?
What distinguishes an industry from a single company?
What distinguishes an industry from a single company?
What is one of the major reasons for holding inventories of unfinished goods?
What is one of the major reasons for holding inventories of unfinished goods?
How does inventory help in the context of stock-out avoidance?
How does inventory help in the context of stock-out avoidance?
What role do inventories play in production systems with several interlinked processes?
What role do inventories play in production systems with several interlinked processes?
What is a key element in improving operational efficiency that managers should prioritize?
What is a key element in improving operational efficiency that managers should prioritize?
In the context of operational efficiency, why is regular training important?
In the context of operational efficiency, why is regular training important?
Which practice is important for maintaining a customer service focus in an operational environment?
Which practice is important for maintaining a customer service focus in an operational environment?
What should managers continuously strive for even after improvements in operational efficiency?
What should managers continuously strive for even after improvements in operational efficiency?
What outcome is directly associated with effective inventory management?
What outcome is directly associated with effective inventory management?
What is a primary benefit of understanding your customers in terms of delivering excellent customer service?
What is a primary benefit of understanding your customers in terms of delivering excellent customer service?
Why is fixing mistakes considered vital in customer service?
Why is fixing mistakes considered vital in customer service?
What aspect of customer service is highlighted by the phrase 'go the extra mile'?
What aspect of customer service is highlighted by the phrase 'go the extra mile'?
What is indicated as a significant consequence of a satisfied customer?
What is indicated as a significant consequence of a satisfied customer?
Which reason reflects a common strategic approach regarding inventory investment?
Which reason reflects a common strategic approach regarding inventory investment?
Which practice is essential for intertemporal production smoothing?
Which practice is essential for intertemporal production smoothing?
What is the expected benefit of thinking long term when dealing with customers?
What is the expected benefit of thinking long term when dealing with customers?
What is the ultimate goal of maximizing customer service in industrial operations?
What is the ultimate goal of maximizing customer service in industrial operations?
What is a primary benefit of job design based on empowerment and teamwork?
What is a primary benefit of job design based on empowerment and teamwork?
What are the associated costs in inventories?
What are the associated costs in inventories?
Which three steps are part of the Material Requirements Planning process?
Which three steps are part of the Material Requirements Planning process?
What does 'Just-in-Time Inventory' primarily aim to achieve?
What does 'Just-in-Time Inventory' primarily aim to achieve?
Which of the following best describes the steps involved in product design?
Which of the following best describes the steps involved in product design?
What type of decisions are considered strategic quality-control decisions?
What type of decisions are considered strategic quality-control decisions?
Why is effective production planning critical for businesses?
Why is effective production planning critical for businesses?
Which aspect of inventory management helps avoid excess stock?
Which aspect of inventory management helps avoid excess stock?
What is the primary goal of product testing after prototyping?
What is the primary goal of product testing after prototyping?
Why is refreshing and enhancing the skills of workers important?
Why is refreshing and enhancing the skills of workers important?
What is the main focus of equipment maintenance in a business?
What is the main focus of equipment maintenance in a business?
Which type of reward is not considered an intrinsic reward?
Which type of reward is not considered an intrinsic reward?
What characterizes tactical decisions in a business context?
What characterizes tactical decisions in a business context?
Which of the following is not a type of reward mentioned in relation to employee motivation?
Which of the following is not a type of reward mentioned in relation to employee motivation?
Which of these methods is not considered as part of selecting equipment maintenance?
Which of these methods is not considered as part of selecting equipment maintenance?
What is a characteristic of extrinsic rewards in an employee reward system?
What is a characteristic of extrinsic rewards in an employee reward system?
What is the main goal of operational planning and control?
What is the main goal of operational planning and control?
Which step is NOT part of the scheduling process?
Which step is NOT part of the scheduling process?
What is detailed scheduling primarily concerned with?
What is detailed scheduling primarily concerned with?
What is an essential consideration when scheduling to ensure work-life balance?
What is an essential consideration when scheduling to ensure work-life balance?
Which of the following best describes the importance of assessing your system's power?
Which of the following best describes the importance of assessing your system's power?
What role does engaging with vendors and suppliers play in operations?
What role does engaging with vendors and suppliers play in operations?
Which action is involved in the process of deallocating in scheduling?
Which action is involved in the process of deallocating in scheduling?
Who should ideally be responsible for the implementation of strategies in an organization?
Who should ideally be responsible for the implementation of strategies in an organization?
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Study Notes
Industry Definition
- An industry is a collective term for manufacturing or technically productive enterprises.
- Industries can be categorized by field, country, region, or economy.
- Industries can also refer to individual businesses.
- Businesses within an industry are related through shared characteristics, such as production processes, products, or services.
Operations Planning and Control
- Operations Planning and Control focuses on maximizing customer service, minimizing inventory investment, and maximizing system operating efficiency.
Customer Service
- Customer service encompasses interactions before, during, and after a purchase.
- Successful customer service relies on employees who can adapt to customer personalities.
- Responding promptly is crucial, especially for time-sensitive requests.
- Knowing customers' needs and preferences is essential, including remembering names and past conversations.
- Acknowledging and addressing mistakes builds trust and transparency.
- Going above and beyond expectations creates loyal customers and positive word-of-mouth marketing.
- Maintaining a long-term perspective on customer relationships is key to their loyalty and future business.
Inventory Investment
- Inventory investment involves intentionally holding stock of materials expected to increase in price.
Reasons for Holding Inventories
- Intertemporal Production Smoothing: Maintaining consistent production levels despite fluctuating demand.
- Inventories as Productive Capital: Holding raw materials to ensure continuous production.
- Stock-Out Avoidance: Holding finished goods to avoid losing potential profit during unexpected demand spikes.
- Linked Processes: In interconnected production systems, inventories act as a balancing factor and buffer.
System Operating Efficiency
- System operating efficiency is the ability to deliver products or services cost-effectively while maintaining high quality standards.
Steps to Improve Operational Efficiency
- Regular assessments of labor-intensive areas and traffic flow.
- Continuous training and cross-training on systems and processes.
- Prioritizing employee well-being and fostering positive relationships.
- Creating an environment that optimizes picker performance.
- Focusing on customer service excellence.
- Identifying and removing process barriers.
- Continuously seeking incremental improvements and raising productivity.
- Regularly reviewing and updating processes.
- Benchmarking against industry peers.
- Evaluating and upgrading technology systems.
Operational Planning and Control
- Involves scheduling and controlling human resources, materials, and financial inputs to optimize output efficiency.
- Decisions are based on forecasts of future demand.
Scheduling
- Planning, controlling, and optimizing work and workloads within a production or manufacturing process.
- Allocates resources, manages human resources, plans processes, and procures materials.
Scheduling Steps
- Identifying available time.
- Scheduling essential actions.
- Prioritizing and scheduling high-priority activities.
- Allocating contingency time for unexpected events.
- Planning discretionary time.
- Regularly analyzing activities and evaluating their effectiveness.
Detailed Scheduling
- Determining resources and specific dates or times for operations.
- Includes scheduling, rescheduling, and deallocating operations.
Importance of Scheduling
- Facilitates realistic goal setting and time management.
- Ensures sufficient time for essential tasks.
- Provides a buffer for unexpected delays.
- Prevents overcommitting and promotes work-life balance.
Organizing Human and Capital Resources
- Each strategy requires an owner responsible for its implementation.
- Job design evolves from traditional principles of division of labor and specialization towards empowerment, job enrichment, and teamwork.
Production Plan
- Determines, acquires, and arranges facilities for future operations.
Reasons for Production Planning
- Efficient utilization of resources.
- Consistent production flow.
- Improved labor productivity.
- Enhanced work environment.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Calculates materials and components needed to manufacture a product.
- Involves three primary steps: taking inventory, identifying additional materials, and scheduling production or purchase.
Inventory Planning and Control
- Inventory encompasses raw materials, work in progress, finished goods, and supplies.
- Inventory decision rules guide when and how to order materials.
- Associated costs include storage, theft, breakage, transportation, and investment.
Managing Inventories
- Just-in-Time Inventory (Kanban): Production and delivery quantities align, materials arrive "just in time," and finished goods are produced and delivered just in time for sale.
- Quality Control:
- Strategic Decisions: Long-term quality standards set through product design, personnel training, equipment selection and maintenance, and reward systems.
- Tactical Decisions: Day-to-day quality decisions, such as output inspections for rejection or acceptance.
Product Design
- A comprehensive approach to building a new product from concept to completion.
- Includes market research, problem identification, development, and design.
Steps in Product Design
- Idea Creation: Developing new concepts for a product.
- Product Feasibility: Evaluating the practicality and profitability of manufacturing a product.
- Product Testing: Evaluating product functionality and gathering feedback for improvements.
Personnel Training
- Enhances worker skills and knowledge, contributing to continuous performance improvement.
Equipment Selection and Maintenance
- Selecting optimal care and repair methods to maximize equipment life and performance at minimal cost.
Reward Systems
- Programs designed to recognize and motivate employee performance.
- Can be monetary or non-monetary.
Types of Rewards
- Intrinsic Rewards: Feelings of accomplishment, pride, and team involvement.
- Extrinsic Rewards: Monetary rewards and benefits.
- Financial Rewards: Monetary rewards and benefits.
- Non-Financial Rewards: Recognition, awards, and other non-monetary incentives.
- Performance-Based Rewards: Rewarding based on individual or team performance.
- Membership-Based Rewards: Rewarding based on being a member of the organization.
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